Some wanted the snow and others did not.  Regardless of which side you were on, we got it and what a beautiful snowfall it is!  I call this a 'clean break' as both work and schools were closed.  There was no shuffling of my kiddos, rearranging schedules, delays, etc.  It was a simple wake up, let the kiddos unwind from their normally busy schedules and let mom catch up!!!  I plan to get into the kitchen, take care of every stitch of laundry, organize my office, clean out my closet, catch up on lesson planning, work ahead in my own school work and start planning Vacation Bible School.  Oh, and watch a movie with my kiddos!   I'll let you know what gets checked off the list!

If you have a moment, grab your Snow Measuring Stick and let your kiddos discover how much snow we had!  If you would like to write the number down, and send it in with your kiddos, we will create a quick graph in class!  If it doesn't happen, no worries!

I found this really cool idea @ www.funathomewithkids.com for water coloring.  You use a white crayon to make pictures, letters, names, numbers, etc on the paper.  The kiddos will not be able to see it UNTIL they start using their water colors to paint over it.  The paint will not absorb on the white crayon so the mystery picture reveals itself.  I have some fun letter L's already to be discovered tomorrow morning!  This one seems like a great at-home activity as it is so simple and relatively mess free (just don't use it until after tomorrow :)!